Occupancy Permits

Find out when you need an Occupancy Permit and how to apply.

An Occupancy Permit is required when a business is operating from a commercial or industrial location. Additional permitting may be required depending on the space that you are moving in to. For instance if you are adding walls, adding electrical and plumbing; a building permit, electrical permit and a plumbing permit will need to be applied for. If work is being done outside of this location, a business license will also be required.

Example: A plumbing company will have an occupancy permit for operating from location, and a business license for doing service work throughout the city.